Early economy

• What was the outcome of the legislation proposed in Elizabeth's first parliament regarding the economy?


  None passed into law
• How could the economy be spread according to the study material?

  Through Royal proclamation and Justices of the Peace (JPs)
• What was the role of the Council of the North regarding wage rates?


  • Tried to enforce a schedule of wage rates
  • Collaborated with the corporations of York and Hull
  • Focused on counties like Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Worcester
• What is the Statute of Artificers, and when was it enacted?


  It was a national attempt enacted in 1563
• What did the Statute of Artificers mandate regarding compulsory labor?


  It mandated compulsory labor during times like harvest
• Who set the wage according to the Statute of Artificers?


  Justices of the Peace (JPs)
• What was the minimum apprenticeship duration established by the Statute of Artificers?


  7 years minimum
• What protection did apprentices have under the Statute of Artificers?


  They could not be sacked for no reason
• What restrictions were placed on laborers and craftsmen under the Statute of Artificers?


  They could not leave without notice
• What was the purpose of the Act for Relief of the Poor?


  To address the large number of homeless and unemployed people
• Who was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Act for Relief of the Poor?

  Justices of the Peace (JPs)
• What role did JPs play in assessing eligibility for poor relief?


  They assisted in assessing who was eligible
• How did JPs regulate begging according to the Act for Relief of the Poor?


  They began to regulate begging within their jurisdiction
• What power was given to JPs regarding poor rates?


  They were empowered to oversee poor rates
• What was one of the economic measures taken early in Elizabeth's reign?


  A scheme was announced for the withdrawal of debased coins
• What was the quality of the new coins made during Elizabeth's reign?


  They had a higher silver content
• What attempt was made regarding price control during Elizabeth's reign?


  There was an attempt to fix prices
• What was the economic situation despite attempts to fix prices?

  There was still some inflation
• Who was blamed for the inflation during Elizabeth's reign?


  The government was not at fault